I commend The Black Bibs for making and selling these nice, decently affordable padded shorts, I just don't have any others to compare them to yet. I've worn them for one ride so far, and I will say my sit bones have never felt so comfy! The stitching seems good and the padding feels pretty generous. I was worried that the medium might be a bit too tight (male, 5'7", 33"-ish waist, 177 lbs) but now I feel it fits just fine. Nothing is too constricted and the fabric doesn't ride up or down anywhere either. I might have to grab another pair or two!